Vampirina at the Beach (Vampirina (3))

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From School Library Journal --------------------------- PreS-Gr 2—Pace and Pham have combined their talents to create another mesmerizing story of Vampirina. It's time for Moon Monster Madness, so all the monster families head to the beach for a night of fun. The watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations bring the summer festival to life (or should that be undeath?). The protagonist's tips combine her optimistic outlook with her love of ballet. For instance, she says in a game of volleyball, "You must leap high, stay light on your toes, and always hit your mark." Vampirina's advice for beachgoers is always positive but never cloying. Vampirina and her friend try everything from surfing to building sand castles. Their participation in an underwater treasure hunt is depicted on a rich spread of blues and greens, filled with pops of color from pink starfish, purple coral, and the big red X that marks the spot. Pham's artwork delicately depicts nighttime scenes without making them appear gloomy or frightening. The four-page foldout of the dance contest is a feast for the eyes and shares some good advice: "Whether or not you come out on top, finishing with grace is what makes you a real winner." This is a story that will be read and reread, with new details springing out of the illustrations each time. VERDICT Perfect for existing fans of Vampirina and newcomers to this feisty character and her nocturnal world. A sublime seasonal storytime selection.—Suzanne Costner, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville, TN Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) Review ------ PRAISE FOR VAMPIRINA BALLERINA *"Pham (All the Things I Love About You) and Pace are entirely in sync in this sweetly goth 'how to' for vampirettes under the spell of something more powerful than anything the dark forces can muster: ballet."―Publishers Weekly, starred review PRAISE FOR VAMPIRINA BALLERINA HOSTS A OVER "Pace's droll advice contrasts delightfully with Pham's spooky-comical watercolors, . . . and it should prove heartening for readers who feel that their families are a bit different."―Publishers Weekly PRAISE FOR VAMPIRINA BALLERINA HOSTS A OVER "Any gathering at Vampirina's is sure to be a scream."―Horn Book PRAISE FOR VAMPIRINA BALLERINA HOSTS A OVER "[F]illed with humorous details."―School Library Journal PRAISE FOR VAMPIRINA BALLERINA "Pace's funny, matter-of-fact advice ('always get a good day's ') works in harmony with Pham's expressive watercolor pen-and-ink artwork, which depicts the adorable minivampire leaping and pli ing enthusiastically across the pages."―Booklist PRAISE FOR VAMPIRINA BALLERINA "Readers will applaud this elegantly designed, well-told story. Brava, indeed."―Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR VAMPIRINA BALLERINA "The sweet and spooky watercolor and pen-and-ink pictures are filled with motion and portray Vampirina's 'road to ballerinadom' with humor and in."―School Library Journal PRAISE FOR VAMPIRINA BALLERINA "[T]he message that passion, dedication, and patience have beautiful results is inspirational for any reader."―Horn Book Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) See all Editorial Reviews ( /dp/product-description/148477342X/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books&isInIframe=0 )